- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Hawthorne Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002288
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Avenue School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #14 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Avenue School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Avenue School ranks #14 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Hawthorne Avenue School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 341134002288 · Newark, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.3:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Hawthorne Avenue School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 444
Hawthorne Avenue School
444 students
What this shows Hawthorne Avenue School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Avenue School compares
Hawthorne Avenue School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 176% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Hawthorne Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Avenue School
How many students attend Hawthorne Avenue School?
Hawthorne Avenue School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Avenue School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Avenue School?
81.7% of students at Hawthorne Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Avenue School is African American at 79.1% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Avenue School?
Hawthorne Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Avenue School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Avenue School ranks #14 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Hawthorne Avenue School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.